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Tataca drug is made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient is Mebendazol. The drug is used in the treatment of worms: Roundworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm,... Read the article below to get more useful information about this drug.
1. What are the uses of Tataca?
Each Tataca tablet has the active ingredient Mebendazol 500mg. Mebendazol interferes with microtubule formation in the worm gut by binding specifically to the microtubule and induces ultrastructural degenerative changes in the worm gut. As a result, the glucose utilization and digestive function of the worms are disturbed to a certain extent, autolysis occurs, killing the parasites. Mebendazole has no effect on human serum glucose.
Tataca drug is used in the following cases:
Treatment of infection with roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, pinworms; Prevention of worm infections and periodic deworming; In severe patients, Piperazine can be treated first to paralyze the parasites, and then a combination of Tataca (containing mebendazol) can be used. Because Mebendazol has a relatively slow killing effect on worms, when combined, it can limit the case of stimulating worms to make them escape from the digestive tract, causing enteritis, intestinal perforation, etc. Tataca should not be used in these cases. the following cases:
People who are allergic to any ingredient of the drug (not only Tataca but any drug that the patient has a history of allergic to drug ingredients is not allowed to use); Children under 24 months old; Use with caution in pregnant women because the effect of the drug on the fetus is unknown. Patients should note the advice of doctors or clinical pharmacists to know more details of specific contraindications for themselves, provide a full history of allergies, existing diseases. to your doctor to prevent unfortunate situations from happening.
2. How to use and dose Tataca
2.1. How to use Tataca drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, so it is convenient to use orally, can be broken to drink or chewed evenly for effects in the gastrointestinal tract; You can use Tataca whenever, regardless of the meal, should be taken before going to bed to limit the effects of deworming drugs on the body. 2.2. Dosage For treatment of worms: Use a single dose: 1 tablet corresponding to 500mg. After 3 weeks, if there are still parasitic worms, the patient can take another dose; For helminth infections in adults: Dose of 200-400mg x 3 times/day, continuously for 3 days. Then take a dose of 400 - 500mg x 3 times / day for 10 days; For periodic deworming: Take 1 tablet once every 6 months. 2.3. Overdose When using Tataca drug in excess of prescribed, users will face a high risk of experiencing side effects such as rash, allergies, nausea, diarrhea,...; If an overdose of Tataca causes symptoms of acute poisoning, the patient should immediately induce a stomach or throat to remove some of the drug from the body. At the same time, relatives should take the patient to the nearest medical facility immediately for timely treatment support, maintain life function and limit future complications. 2.4. Missed dose Tataca is only used for 1 dose (except for the treatment of roundworms) so it is possible to avoid missed doses. If you need to take several times, users can set reminders to remind the time to use the medicine by phone.
Note: It is recommended to maintain a routine of deworming every 6 months to keep the digestive tract healthy, especially in our country with a high rate of helminthic diseases. You should deworm at times when the weather is cool, the climate is pleasant so that you can feel most comfortable.
3. Tataca side effects
During the use of Tataca, users may experience some unwanted effects such as:
Digestive disorders: Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea,... On the nervous system: Headache, dizzy; On the senses: Tinnitus; When using Tataca in too high a dose, it can cause bone marrow suppression, affect hematopoietic function, reduce neutrophils, cause fever and allergies; In case of severe worm infection when using Tataca drug, it can cause worms to escape from the digestive tract, causing appendicitis, intestinal perforation. The above are not all of the possible side effects of Tataca. Patients should discuss with their doctor about the side effects encountered when using Tataca for advice on timely support measures or appropriate alternative medicine selection.
4. Be careful when using Tataca
Some things patients should note before and while using Tataca:
Before using the drug, you should pay attention to carefully check the drug label, expiry date, instructions for use, especially pay attention to the dose. , avoid taking the wrong dose to cause poisoning; Use caution when using Tataca for patients with liver failure, cholestasis, pregnant women or suspected pregnancy; Tataca drug has the effect of killing parasitic worms and self-removal, no need to combine with enema drugs because it may cause digestive disorders and increase unwanted effects.
5. Tataca drug interactions
Interactions between 2 or more drugs can affect the effectiveness of treatment or increase unwanted effects. Some drug interactions Tataca need to pay attention to are:
When using Tataca together with drugs that are toxic to the liver can increase toxicity, causing liver failure by drug metabolism; When using Tataca with Cimetidine, it can inhibit the metabolism of Mebendazol in the liver, increase the concentration of the drug in the blood, especially when the treatment for a long time can increase the toxicity of the drug; When using Tataca drug concurrently with Carbamazepine will reduce the drug concentration in the blood plasma, and at the same time reduce the therapeutic response of Tataca. If carbamazepine is required, an alternative is valproic acid; Combination of Tataca with Piperazine: Increases the effectiveness of treatment. Because drug interactions greatly affect the effectiveness and toxicity of drugs, patients should consult their doctor if they are using drugs to treat other diseases. If you cannot remember the name of the medicine you are taking, you should bring it with you so that your doctor can check, advise and adjust appropriately.
During the use of Tataca, patients should pay attention to strictly follow the instructions from the doctor to bring about high treatment efficiency and prevent side effects. At the same time, each person should pay attention to maintain the routine of regular deworming to ensure the best health.
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